Category

Street

Location

Piccadilly Circus, London

Gear

Nikon Z9, 24-70mm lens, 1/160, F5.6, ISO400

Description

The morning after the announcement of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in London was a somber and reflective time for the city's inhabitants. I found myself in Piccadilly Circus, where a large LED advertising screen usually blared with colorful advertisements and messages. However, on this particular day, it was displaying a solemn tribute to the Queen. As I stood amidst the crowd, there was a palpable silence in the air. Passersby moved slowly, their faces carrying expressions of shock and sadness. The news of the Queen's passing was still sinking in, and it felt surreal, as if the city itself was pausing to mourn. In the midst of this atmosphere, my attention was drawn to a man standing in front of the LED screen. He was holding up his phone, attempting to capture an image of the tribute. The angle from which I viewed this scene sparked my imagination. I carefully framed the shot, capturing not only the man with his phone but also the LED screen and the surrounding architecture of Piccadilly Circus. The juxtaposition of the modern technology of the phone and the traditional buildings in the background added depth to the image. It was a moment frozen in time, a reflection of how we use technology to document and remember significant events in our lives. The photograph told a story of a city coming to terms with the loss of a beloved monarch, a moment of collective mourning and remembrance. It was a reminder that even in the heart of a bustling metropolis like London, there are moments when the world slows down, and people come together to honor a historic figure who had been a constant presence in their lives. As I captured that image, I couldn't help but feel the weight of the moment and the significance of the Queen's passing. It was a tribute not only to her but also to the resilience and unity of the people of London.

Photographer

Jack Boskett

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Website: www.jackboskett.co.uk

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